A pair of tanzanite and diamond ear pendants. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2013
Each suspending a drop-shaped tanzanite, from a cushion-cut diamond, weighing approximately 0.93 and 0.91 carats, to the circular-cut diamond surround and French wire, mounted in platinum. Estimate $30,000 – $50,000
With reports 1122499896 and 2125499906 dated 19 and 18 August 2010 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamonds weighing approximately 0.93 and 0.91 carat are D and E color, SI1 and VS2... [Lire la suite]

A pair of ruby and diamond ear pendants, by David Webb
Each detachable pendant designed as a circular-cut diamond and cabochon ruby tapered openwork hoop, trimmed by hammered 18k gold foliate detail, suspended from a pear-shaped surmount of similar design, mounted in 18k gold and platinum. Signed Webb for David Webb. Estimate $15,000 - $20,000 - Price Realized $30,000
Christie's. New York Jewels. 11 June 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza www.christies.com

A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants
Each set with a drop-shaped emerald, with a pavé-set diamond and baguette-cut fringe cap, suspended from an old mine and baguette-cut diamond geometric motif top with tassel detail, to the old European-cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum. Estimate$100,000 - $150,000 - Price Realized $116,500
With report no. 0901649/1 and 2 dated 4 February 2009 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that the emeralds are natural. Indications of minor clarity enhancement
Christie's. New York... [Lire la suite]

A pair of emerald and diamond ear pendants, by Cartier
Each suspending a pear-shaped emerald, weighing approximately 12.93 and 14.14 carats, from an alternating line of circular and baguette-cut diamonds, to the cushion-cut diamond surmount, mounted in platinum, in a Cartier red leather box. Signed Cartier, no. 894595. Estimate $250,000 - $350,000
With reports 0202181 and 0410196 dated 22 February 2002 and 27 October 2004 from the Gübelin Gem Lab stating that gemmological testing revealed characteristics consistent with... [Lire la suite]

Urbain VIII - Maffeo Barberini (1568-1644)
The antique sapphire and diamond tiara, necklace, ear pendants and brooch once formed part of the jewels of the Barberini family. They were sold as a parure at Christie's Geneva on 18 November 1971 and realised $18,850.The Barberinis were an Italian noble family who rose to prominence in 17th century Rome when Cardinal Maffeo Barberini was elected as Pope Urban VIII. The Barberini Palazzo created by Bernini in 1633 gives evidence of the family's importance and today houses the National... [Lire la suite]